CVE-2017-3196

Name: CVE-2017-3196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-16T02:29:10.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3196 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PCAUSA Rawether framework does not properly validate BPF data, allowing a crafted malicious BPF program to perform operations on memory outside of its typical bounds on the driver's receipt of network packets. Local attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PCAUSA Rawether framework does not properly validate BPF data, allowing a crafted malicious BPF program to perform operations on memory outside of its typical bounds on the driver's receipt of network packets. Local attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rawether Project	Rawether	All versions

References

http://blog.rewolf.pl/blog/?p=1778Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96993/discussThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.itsecuritynews.info/vuln-printing-communications-association-rawether-cve-2017-3196-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/600671Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://blog.rewolf.pl/blog/?p=1778Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96993/discussThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.itsecuritynews.info/vuln-printing-communications-association-rawether-cve-2017-3196-local-privilege-escalation-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/600671Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3196?

How severe is CVE-2017-3196?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3196 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3196?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST